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Project Portfolio Manager Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Portfolio Manager

Toronto, ON ยท On-site

CA$102K - CA$137K/yr

Portfolio Manager Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Grade: Grade 06 Requisition ID: 42940 McCain ... Lead a team of project managers and scrum mastersto deliver technology and business outcomes ...

This role combines program leadership, project management, and customer relationship management to drive successful contract execution and portfolio performance. Location: This position is onsite in ...

This role combines program leadership, project management, and customer relationship management to drive successful contract execution and portfolio performance. Location: This position is onsite in ...

In this critical role, you will be responsible for managing the performance of our IT project portfolio and overseeing financial forecasts to ensure alignment with organizational goals and optimal ...

CA$69K - CA$129K/yr

Key Accountabilities 1. Portfolio Administration and Implementation 2. Leadership & Team Effectiveness 3. Project Management 4. Risk Management & Control 1. Portfolio Administration and ...

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Project Portfolio Manager information

What is a project portfolio manager?

A Project Portfolio Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing a collection of projects within an organization to ensure alignment with strategic goals and optimal resource utilization. Their main duties include selecting, prioritizing, and monitoring projects, balancing risks and benefits, and communicating progress to stakeholders. They play a crucial role in ensuring that the organization's projects deliver maximum value and are completed on time and within budget. Project Portfolio Managers often work closely with project managers, executives, and other stakeholders to make data-driven decisions and continuously improve project outcomes.

How does a project portfolio manager typically collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to align projects with organizational strategy?

A Project Portfolio Manager works closely with project managers and business stakeholders to ensure that all projects within the portfolio are strategically aligned with the organization's goals. This involves regular meetings to review project progress, prioritize initiatives based on value and resource availability, and address risks or dependencies that may impact delivery. Effective communication and negotiation skills are essential, as the role often requires balancing competing interests and facilitating consensus among diverse teams. By fostering collaboration, the Project Portfolio Manager helps ensure that resources are optimally allocated and that the portfolio delivers maximum business value.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project portfolio manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Portfolio Manager, you need strong project management expertise, analytical skills, and often a background in business or engineering, typically supported by a bachelor's degree and experience in managing multiple projects. Familiarity with portfolio management tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Primavera, and certifications such as PMP or PfMP are commonly required. Leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication are crucial soft skills for aligning stakeholders and driving business value. These competencies are essential for effectively prioritizing projects, optimizing resources, and ensuring organizational goals are met.

What is the difference between Project Portfolio Manager vs Program Manager?

AspectProject Portfolio ManagerProgram Manager
Primary FocusOversees multiple projects to align with organizational strategyManages related projects to achieve specific program goals
ResponsibilitiesPortfolio selection, prioritization, resource allocationCoordination, execution, and delivery of related projects
CertificationsPMP, PgMP, PMI-SPPMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP
Work EnvironmentStrategic, high-level management across projectsOperational, focused on project execution within a program

The Project Portfolio Manager focuses on selecting and managing a collection of projects to meet strategic objectives, while the Program Manager oversees related projects to ensure they deliver specific program benefits. Both roles require similar certifications and work in organizational settings, but their scope and focus differ significantly.

How much do project portfolio managers get paid?

Project portfolio managers typically earn a median annual salary between $90,000 and $150,000, depending on experience, industry, and location. Senior or certified managers with extensive experience can earn higher compensation, often exceeding $180,000. Compensation may also include bonuses and benefits related to project success and organizational size.

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Infographic showing various Project Portfolio Manager job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.

Senior IT Project Portfolio Analyst

Mississauga, ON โ€ข Hybrid

Intact Financial
Insurance Servicesย โ€ขย 10K+ employees

Full-time

Life, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.


Our employee promise represents Intact's commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

  • Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

  • Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

  • Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

94,200 - 115,200

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

12%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.


About the role

We are looking for an experienced and highly analytical Senior IT Project Portfolio Analyst to join our team.


In this critical role, you will be responsible for managing the performance of our IT project portfolio and overseeing financial forecasting to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and optimal investment in projects.

As a Senior Portfolio Analyst, you will work closely with the Portfolio Manager, the Project Control Officer (PCO), and other stakeholders to support project prioritization, budgeting, and resource allocation to maximize value.

Your advanced analytical skills and strong command of Power BI will enable you to deliver actionable insights, optimize performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives within our IT project ecosystem.

What you'll do here:


Portfolio planning:

  • Oversee the IT project portfolio to optimize investments and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Support project prioritization through effective processes and tools to improve project and program selection.
  • Maintain a portfolio risk and opportunity register to inform and accelerate decision-making.

Governance and quality assurance:

  • Ensure compliance with governance rules and the application of processes and procedures established by the IT Project Management Office.

Performance tracking and reporting:

  • Track and assess the performance of projects and programs against defined metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Provide meaningful insights into portfolio delivery through presentations, analyses, and performance indicators. Coordinate and support capacity management to enable project delivery.

Budget and cost control:

  • Perform financial analyses using actuals, forecasts, and budget data to provide valuable financial insights.

Continuous improvement:

  • Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and implement best practices, standards, and methodologies for project and portfolio management.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration and communication, facilitate training, and ensure clear communication across the organization with Project Control Officers (PCOs), Project Managers (PMs), Directors, and Senior Directors.

What you bring to the table:

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, finance or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in portfolio analysis, project management, or a similar role within IT projects.
  • Strong expertise in Power BI, including the ability to create dashboards and dynamic visualizations.
  • Proven experience presenting portfolio status and performance to executive leadership.
  • In-depth understanding of project portfolio management (PPM) software and tools, including Clarity, JIRA, etc.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insights that support decision-making.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial management and budget forecasting for IT portfolios.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

#LI-Hybrid

Ce poste jouera un role essentiel au sein de notre equipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.


We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME